August 23, 2011

a chicago state of mind.

i'll admit, i never really wanted to give the windy city a fair chance.  it's constantly compared to new york {my first love}, so i've been resistant. . . until our recent girls trip.  i adored it!  {the best part?  the shopping is all centrally located on michigan avenue}  we had a lovely time and here are the photos to prove it:

left, a bit of {harmless} shopping // right, an old chicago building

left, {heavenly} street view from our hotel // right, a kiddo that hid away in a store to read! adorbs.

left, sipping a bellini at RL // right, cookies for dessert

high tea at the peninsula - amazing!

left, our spread // right, purple macaroons 

digging the airy floor to ceiling window treatments - so effective!

left, cute apple window display // right, killer alexander mcQueen clutch

left, italian dinner at rosebud // right, lunch at le colonial {mmMm}

the hancock observatory was the perfect spot for an afternoon cocktail- such a view!

dinner at smith & wollensky

our beautiful mom at the Art Institute of Chicago

left, cake at smith & wollensky // right, cafe at the Art Institute

yours truly-

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12 comments:

  1. ChelseaAugust 23, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    I just spent the weekend in Chicago myself. I loved it...I am still in nearby Deerfield- and I'll be back to Chicago one last day. Any suggestions?

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  2. nicoleAugust 23, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Yay! You're back! You've been missed. I loved the Glitter Guide feature on you! Congrats! xo.

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  3. MollyAugust 23, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I ADORE Chicago! Looks like you had a fabulous time. Loved your GG feature today... congrats! xoxo

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  4. HilaryAugust 23, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Hi Anna! I just found you via Glitter Guide (great feature, btw!). I love your blog and am so impressed with the work you've done here at Tulip Louise and independently... You're a girl on the move! I have visited Chicago once and absolutely loved it! Next time I want to visit Frank Lloyd Wright's homes, though. Missed that the first time.

    Thanks for sharing your trip!

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  5. AliciaAugust 23, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    i've never visited the windy city but its definitely on my list of places to go. looks like you had a great time!

    all that good looking food is making me hungry. :)

    xoxo
    the-champagnelife.blogspot.com

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  6. SaraAugust 24, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Lovely post.
    I too loved the Glitter Guide article.
    In that article where is the pink and white dress in the first few pictures from please?.
    Thanks for great inspiration.
    Sara

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  7. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Please could you tell me what you used for the photos of Chicago? Did you do them on a normal camera and then photoshop them?
    Just lovely

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  8. Alex {Things That Sparkle}August 24, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    I've lived in Chicago my entire life and it is definitely my favorite city in the world, even after traveling a bit. So glad you loved it! And so happy to have found your blog through Glitter Guide

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  9. Amanda BlairAugust 24, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I found you via The Glitter Guide...love the pics! You're gorgeous!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    i love these pics—always beautiful on the blog! can you tell us how you do you hair? what process & what products? it always looks ah-mazing.

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  11. EricaAugust 24, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    That mqQueen clutch is perfection.
    Great photos!

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  12. CollectionsSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    This looks great! I went to chicago when i was younger but my parents go all the time and they love it!

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